Peugeot chooses China for global launch of first electric e-2008
Peugeot premiers its new all electric SUV e-2008 at the Guangzhou auto show.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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Musk says Tesla takes 200,000 orders for polarising Cybertruck
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First all-electric Mercedes-Benz releases pricing details
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Tesla retains dominant share of EV sales as rivals drop further off the pace
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